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$143+ Cheap flights from Des Moines to Grand Rapids (DSM - GRR)

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 5/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DSM — GRR
Mar 31 — Apr 71
Mon 3/31
Mon 4/7
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Des Moines to Grand Rapids

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Des Moines (DSM) to Grand Rapids (GRR). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated March 26, 2025.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$247
(Delta)

One-way from

$143
(Delta)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$416
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Cheapest flights from Des Moines to Grand Rapids
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Des Moines to Grand Rapids. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on March 26, 2025.

This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/24. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 7/12:43 pmDSM - GRR
1 stop3h 34mDelta
Sat 7/57:00 amGRR - DSM
1 stop4h 19mDelta
Deal found 3/24$247
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/25. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 5/61:40 pmDSM - GRR
1 stop7h 43mUnited Airlines
Tue 5/133:25 pmGRR - DSM
1 stop6h 09mUnited Airlines
Deal found 3/25$307
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/24. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 5/87:30 amDSM - GRR
1 stop12h 59mAllegiant Air
Thu 5/152:59 pmGRR - DSM
1 stop23h 59mAllegiant Air
Deal found 3/24$308
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/24. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 8/114:22 pmDSM - GRR
1 stop4h 51mAmerican Airlines
Sat 8/163:58 pmGRR - DSM
1 stop3h 02mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 3/24$317
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/24. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 8/116:00 amDSM - GRR
2 stops8h 40mSouthwest
Sat 8/168:00 amGRR - DSM
1 stop5h 25mSouthwest
Deal found 3/24$338
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/23. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 4/116:30 amDSM - GRR
2 stops26h 40mMultiple Airlines
Sun 4/131:02 pmGRR - DSM
3 stops35h 06mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/23$756

Cheapflights Fare Finder

Customize your flight search to find flights from Des Moines to Grand Rapids that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated March 26, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Des Moines to Grand Rapids that are best for you.

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Grand Rapids

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Des MoinesGrand Rapids

DSM - GRR

DSMGRR

Des Moines

Tue 7/1

2:43 pm-7:17 pm

1 stop3h 34m

Grand Rapids Gerald R. Ford Intl

Sat 7/5

7:00 am-10:19 am

1 stop4h 19m

$247

Des MoinesGrand Rapids

DSM - GRR

DSMGRR

Des Moines

Tue 5/6

1:40 pm-10:23 pm

1 stop7h 43m

Grand Rapids Gerald R. Ford Intl

Tue 5/13

3:25 pm-8:34 pm

1 stop6h 09m

$307

Des MoinesGrand Rapids

DSM - GRR

DSMGRR

Des Moines

Thu 5/8

7:30 am-9:29 pm

1 stop12h 59m

Grand Rapids Gerald R. Ford Intl

Thu 5/15

2:59 pm-1:58 pm

1 stop23h 59m

$308

Des MoinesGrand Rapids

DSM - GRR

DSMGRR

Des Moines

Mon 8/11

4:22 pm-10:13 pm

1 stop4h 51m

Grand Rapids Gerald R. Ford Intl

Sat 8/16

3:58 pm-6:00 pm

1 stop3h 02m

$317

Des MoinesGrand Rapids

DSM - GRR

DSMGRR

Des Moines

Mon 8/11

6:00 am-3:40 pm

2 stops8h 40m

Grand Rapids Gerald R. Ford Intl

Sat 8/16

8:00 am-12:25 pm

1 stop5h 25m

$338

Des MoinesGrand Rapids

DSM - GRR

DSMGRR

Des Moines

Fri 4/11

6:30 am-10:10 am

2 stops26h 40m

Grand Rapids Gerald R. Ford Intl

Sun 4/13

1:02 pm-11:08 pm

3 stops35h 06m

$756

Des MoinesGrand Rapids

DSM - GRR

DSMGRR

Des Moines

Fri 5/9

5:50 pm-11:47 pm

1 stop4h 57m

$143

Des MoinesGrand Rapids

DSM - GRR

DSMGRR

Des Moines

Sun 6/29

6:40 pm-12:15 am

2 stops4h 35m

$169

Des MoinesGrand Rapids

DSM - GRR

DSMGRR

Des Moines

Fri 5/9

11:30 am-11:28 pm

2 stops10h 58m

$178

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Deals found on 3/25

Compare providers for flights from Des Moines to Grand Rapids

Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Des Moines to Grand Rapids in March.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Des Moines-Grand Rapids flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Des Moines-Grand Rapids flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Des Moines-Grand Rapids flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Des Moines-Grand Rapids flights, Cheapflights users trust FlightHub the most. FlightHub has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for Des Moines-Grand Rapids flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

Best time to book a flight from Des Moines to Grand Rapids

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Grand Rapids from Des Moines with our price prediction graph.
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Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight from Des Moines to Grand Rapids

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Des Moines to Grand Rapids?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Des Moines to Grand Rapids (average of $316). Flying from Des Moines to Grand Rapids in March is currently the most expensive (average of $409). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

Rainfall in Grand Rapids by month

Plan your trip to Grand Rapids by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Grand Rapids ranges from 1.8 - 4.3 inches per month. September is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 4.3 in. February is typically the driest time to visit Grand Rapids when rainfall is around 1.8 in.

Temperature in Grand Rapids by month

Plan your trip to Grand Rapids by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Grand Rapids, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 73.4 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 24.8 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing Grand Rapids

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Grand Rapids. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Grand Rapids. Reviews last updated March 26, 2025.
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,274 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.6

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Ila,Mar 2025

HOU - DAL

Our original flight was delayed. We were able to change our flight and got home at close to the same time. Looking forward to when you have assigned seating.
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,274 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,274 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.6

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Ila,Mar 2025

HOU - DAL

Our original flight was delayed. We were able to change our flight and got home at close to the same time. Looking forward to when you have assigned seating.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,891 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,274 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.6

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Ila,Mar 2025

HOU - DAL

Our original flight was delayed. We were able to change our flight and got home at close to the same time. Looking forward to when you have assigned seating.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,608 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,274 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.6

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Ila,Mar 2025

HOU - DAL

Our original flight was delayed. We were able to change our flight and got home at close to the same time. Looking forward to when you have assigned seating.
Allegiant Air
7.3
Good
730 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,274 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.6

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Ila,Mar 2025

HOU - DAL

Our original flight was delayed. We were able to change our flight and got home at close to the same time. Looking forward to when you have assigned seating.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,274 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.6

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Ila,Mar 2025

HOU - DAL

Our original flight was delayed. We were able to change our flight and got home at close to the same time. Looking forward to when you have assigned seating.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Des Moines to Grand Rapids. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Des Moines to Grand Rapids round-trip?

    Our cheapest airline available from Des Moines to Grand Rapids is Delta. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $247 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are United Airlines and Allegiant Air, starting at $307 and $308 round-trip. You may be able to fly from Des Moines to Grand Rapids for 42% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Des Moines to Grand Rapids one-way?

    The cheapest airlines for a one-way flight from Des Moines to Grand Rapids are Delta ($143), Southwest ($169), and United Airlines ($178).

  • Can I find deals for flights from Des Moines to Grand Rapids that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Des Moines to Grand Rapids flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Des Moines to Grand Rapids?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Des Moines to Grand Rapids.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Des Moines to Grand Rapids?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Des Moines to Grand Rapids by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Des Moines to Grand Rapids?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Des Moines to Grand Rapids (average of $316). Flying from Des Moines to Grand Rapids in March is currently the most expensive (average of $409). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 3 airlines flying from Des Moines to Grand Rapids

Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from Des Moines to Grand Rapids. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated March 26, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$153Average$349FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$236Average$422FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$244Average$459FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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